Gincado Smoothie

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1 cup ice

½ cup iced tea of choice

2 tbsp. ginger puree

½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

Chef Nasim BellHummingbird Tea RoomThe Woodlands, Texas

At the Hummingbird Tea Room, chef Bell whips up tea-infused smoothies to power up the breakfast crowd. This recipe is a blend of tea, a source of antioxidants, yogurt, which contributes calcium and protein, and avocado, rich in healthy fats. But any fruit and puree can be substituted in the same proportions.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1 cup ice

½ cup iced tea of choice

2 tbsp. ginger puree

½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

Steps

Peel avocado and remove pit; cut into chunks.

In blender, combine avocado and remaining ingredients; blend until smooth and frothy, about 20 seconds.